WHEREAS, wind farms generate $32.5 million in state and local taxes and between $5-$10 million in land lease payments each year for Michigan communities and landowners; and,

WHEREAS, wind powers opportunity for over 2,000 men and women in Michigan that are directly employed by the wind industry;

THEREFORE, I, Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim August 11-17, 2019, as American Wind Week in the State of Michigan and encourage the residents of our state to learn about and celebrate wind energy.